Fellowship-trained expertise across general surgery, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and medico-legal consultation.
Through New Horizon Surgical Consulting, PLLC, Dr. Mormando provides surgical services in multiple capacities — including direct locum tenens clinical coverage and professional consultation for legal matters. Every engagement is approached with the same commitment to technical excellence and patient-centered care.
Dr. Mormando brings broad, fellowship-level training to the full spectrum of general surgery — from elective laparoscopic cases to complex open abdominal procedures and emergent surgical intervention. She is skilled in both the technical and decision-making demands of modern general surgical practice.
As a locum tenens surgeon, she can integrate seamlessly into existing surgical teams and hospital systems, providing reliable coverage without a gap in care.
Dr. Mormando completed a dedicated fellowship in bariatric and metabolic surgery, gaining advanced training in the full range of weight loss procedures — including primary operations and complex revisional cases. Her approach recognizes obesity as a chronic disease requiring individualized, multidisciplinary management.
She is experienced working with established bariatric programs, supporting program volume, and providing coverage during credentialing transitions or staffing gaps.
The majority of Dr. Mormando's surgical practice is performed laparoscopically or with robotic assistance. Minimally invasive approaches consistently demonstrate reduced post-operative pain, lower complication rates, shorter hospital stays, and faster return to normal activity compared to traditional open surgery.
Dr. Mormando's proficiency in advanced laparoscopic technique allows her to safely approach cases that might otherwise require open conversion — benefiting patients and facilities alike.
Dr. Mormando provides professional medico-legal services to plaintiff and defense counsel in cases involving surgical standards of care. Her fellowship-trained perspective and broad clinical experience make her well-positioned to evaluate the appropriateness of surgical decision-making, technique, and post-operative management.
She approaches each case with rigor and impartiality, providing opinions grounded in evidence-based medicine and current surgical standards. Reports are prepared in clear language accessible to legal professionals and juries.
Dr. Mormando is available for locum tenens surgical coverage at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers nationwide.
Inpatient and surgical coverage for community hospitals, academic medical centers, and regional health systems.
Outpatient surgical coverage for ambulatory surgery centers focusing on elective general and bariatric cases.
Short-term emergency coverage, multi-week assignments, and longer-term staffing solutions available.
Comprehensive credentialing packet available. Experienced with rapid privileging processes.